On Monday, May 5, 2025, the Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College Senior Course (GAFCSC) 46, Study Tour Africa, visited the headquarters of the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL).
The purpose of the visit, according to a release, was to obtain a brief on AFL’s role in disaster response, civil military cooperation in humanitarian relief.
The presentation also gave an overview of the AFL in working relationship with the international community and civil authority.
The aim was to acquaint participants of GAFCSC Senior Course 46 on AFL’s role in disaster response.
The scope of the brief, the release said, covered the recognition of civil leadership in disaster response, relationship of the AFL with civilian organizations, information sharing and coordination between governmental and non-governmental organizations and contingency plans to disaster response.
“This delves into how the AFL contributed to national resilience, supported civilian authorities, and demonstrated the importance of regional cooperation and preparedness,” the AFL release said.
Brigadier General BB Owusu, Assistant Commandant, Junior Division, headed the GAFCSC delegation, which comprised members of Directing Staff and participants of Ghana Armed Forces and Senior Course 46.
“It is the hope of the High Command of the AFL that this interaction will offer valuable insights and stimulate cross learning between Ghana Armed Forces and the AFL.”
The AFL, said it was honored to host the delegation from the Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College to foster stronger ties between both militaries through the exchange of knowledge and experiences within military education training.
This visit to Liberia marks the 46th African Study Tour, which the AFL views as “significant” and much anticipated event that further strengthens the relationship between the both militaries.
The GAFCSC delegation arrived in Liberia on Sunday, May 4, and paid a courtesy call to the Minister of National Defense and the AFL on Monday, May 5, 2025.
While in the country, the GAFCSC delegation visited and obtained a brief from the ministries of Foreign Affairs, Health, National Disaster Management Agency, and the Liberia Water and Sewer Corporation.
The delegation made a field trip to CARI (Central Agriculture Research Institute) in Gbarnga, Bong County.